Artbeads offers a number of finished bracelets for adding charms but they're all at least seven inches. Depending on the preteen, these might be too large. If you have the tools to make a bracelet with chain by the foot and a clasp, you could make it "tween" sized. Don't forget that a charm bracelet needs to hang a tad loosely to get the best dangle out of the charms.

My niece loves the charm bracelet I made for her with stretch cord and # 8 toho seed beads. I has an under-the-sea theme. I promised her when she's grown, we'll move the sterling charms onto a grown-up bracelet like her Mommy's. Sturdy and economical.

Unless you're weaving, why not use a coated stainless wire? The strength and flex vary with diameter. With bicone #4 you could go as light as .012 or .019. I like ZambaPro and Soft Flex, very secure, long lasting and water proof. In addition, they are nearly invisible through the transparent crystals.

Dead soft wire is usually best for hammering in the larger gauges. You can certainly try, but since it's already half hard, you run the risk of making the metal too brittle if you hammer it too much.

At this time, we do not sell the Swarovski logo pouch or boxes. We do carry Swarovski's official color chart, which can be found here:
http://www.artbeads.com/chart1.html

You are also welcome to purchase a Factory Pack of your Favorite Swarovski Bead. The Factory Pack will have the Swarovski Logo on it. Please keep in mind that you will have to purchase the quantity that comes in the Factory pack to receive it. For information on how many beads come in a Factory pack, please contact Customer Service.